The Origin of Girl’s name Annest

The Annest name originated from the Old Greek language. It also originated from Great Britain. It is a form of Agnes from the Dutch, English, German, and Scandinavian. Also  derived from Anest, Annesta.

Meaning of Annest

In Greek, the Annest name means to be pure, chaste, or holy. In Welsh, the Annest name means hunger. It can also mean lamb or one after the name Agnes.

How to Pronounce Annest?

The name is pronounced as ‘ANN-est’

Popularity of the Name

In 2014, the Annest name was not in the top 100 most popular names for girls in Wales. It is not a common name for girls or women.

Alternative Forms of the Name

Variations of the name include, Anais, Agnes, Agness, Anessa, Anis, Anissa, Annice, Annis, Ines and Anais.

Famous People Called Annest

Annest was the name of a twelfth century princess. The princess was the daughter of Gruffydd ap Cynan, King of Gwynedd, and his mistress, Angharad.

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